British Blue and White Porcelain Saucers 

1745 - 1795

A Guide to Pattern Identification

by Steven Goss


QUALITY HARDBACK WITH DUST JACKET


"Anyone with an interest in blue and white porcelain would benefit from this well-researched and illustrated book. We're delighted to have it in our library." 

Woolley and Wallis Salisbury Salerooms, Ceramics Department



Using a saucer to illustrate each design, this comprehensive book illustrates and describes more than 480 blue and white patterns found on eighteenth-century teawares, many of which have never appeared in print before. Twenty early British porcelain factories and their wares are discussed. A brief description accompanies each numbered entry, with dates, a rarity guide, and a cross reference to any other factories producing the same design. These important features mean that the book is set to become a standard reference work for pattern identification and reference amongst collectors, dealers and auctioneers.


There are also introductory sections on:

Collecting porcelain - Why it can be so fascinating and rewarding.

Blue and white decoration - Describes the process of how painted and transfer-printed designs were applied.

Prices in the eighteenth century - Outlines how much teawares sold for in the mid-1700s, and the mark-up from wholesaler to retailer.

Chinese symbolism on porcelain - Learn about interpreting the true meaning of Chinese motifs on British porcelain.   


Followed by more than 480 patterns illustrated and described, plus a final section about two pieces of rare and hugely valuable John Bartlam porcelain (the oldest American porcelain) that surfaced in my collection. 


It is the most comprehensive guide available for identifying blue and white teawares on 18th century British porcelain.                                                                                                                                                                                           

Hardback with dust jacket.

264 pages.

Full colour throughout.


All reviews have been very positive. For example, these from major ceramics dealers:


"It's fantastic. I cannot put it down. Your explanations are the same as the questions I would have asked. It will be in my standard reference work section and quoted whenever possible. I hope it becomes like the Worcester blue book - if you haven't got it, you need to have it. We can then all speak the same language." Brad Dover, Jupiter Antiques

"... it's a great reference. Easy to read and an invaluable instant guide when looking for that elusive pattern, instead of searching for hours through shelves of other books." Peter Foster, Australia   

If you're still unsure about buying a copy please check my Ebay feedback comments to see what people are saying about the book:

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"A fantastic quality reference book for all porcelain collectors."
"Love it sooooo much, bought one for a friend for Christmas.🎄"
"A beautiful book. I'm so pleased to have bought this. Thank you."
"Excellent book. Great photographs. Thorough & invaluable research."